Letter to the Editor: Time to get up to speed on pipeline

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Mar 30, 2014 at 1:45 PM

Letter to the editor regarding the Algonquin Gas Transmission pipeline.

TO THE EDITOR:

This past week I received notification from the Algonquin Gas Transmission of the installation of a gas pipeline within 50 feet of my home. The company has filed with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity which has been assigned Docket No: CP-96-000. Obviously, the installation of natural gas pipeline in a residential area is of major concern.

Our public officials, town administrators, and we the residents of Dedham have been asleep. I had no idea that a pipeline would be coming right in front of my house to begin construction in 2015 through 2016. However, every Dedham resident should be absolutely furious that 2.75 miles of the pipeline will be traversing Dedham. Every Dedham resident will be adversely affected by this construction project.

I urge ever Dedham resident to demand information from local, state, and federal officials. Contact the Board of Selectman, state Senator Rush and Representative McMurtry. Advocate at the state and federal level for a process that provides for fairness and insures the safety and well-being of our families.

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